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Have you ever caught yourself slipping back into old patterns of stress and pressure? In this episode, I share a personal moment of recognising my own 'Stressy Pants' behaviour and how I gently shifted back to calm and clarity.

Learn how to notice the early signs of overwhelm, why it’s okay to laugh at yourself, and practical steps to stop stress in its tracks

Welcome to Overwhelm is Optional

The podcast for big-hearted, highly driven professionals who are ready to turn overwhelm into clarity, ease and joy.
I’m Heidi Marke, The Gentle Rebel Coach, and in each episode, I share insights, stories, and practical tools to help you gently rebel against the pressure to push through. Because you matter, and how you are in the world matters.

📚 Books & Journals to Support Your Journey

🖊️ The Gently Rebellious One Minute Journal – A simple, powerful way to stay focused on what matters most. 👉 Buy here
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🎧 Free Audio: The One Minute Marke – Need a quick reset from overwhelm? 👉 Download here
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